Updated March 2026Average Rent (1BR City Centre) in South Korea (2026)
$920/mo
Ranked #80 of 106 • Global avg $738.962/mo
A one-bedroom apartment in central South Korea rents for approximately $920 per month, above the global average of $739.
Among the 30 economies tracked by NoodlePants, South Korea ranks #80 for rent (1br) — near the bottom of the global ranking.
Annual rent works out to about $11,040 — a key number for digital nomads and expats budgeting a move.
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Where South Korea ranks globally
#1
Pakistan
Pakistan$180/mo
#2
Nepal
Nepal$180/mo
#3
Bangladesh
Bangladesh$220/mo
#4
Egypt
Egypt$220/mo
#5
Algeria
Algeria$220/mo
#6
Uganda
Uganda$240/mo
#7
India
India$250/mo
#8
Tunisia
Tunisia$250/mo
#9
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka$260/mo
#10
North Macedonia
North Macedonia$280/mo
#11
Tanzania
Tanzania$280/mo
#12
Venezuela
Venezuela$280/mo
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